webfact Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Govt Spokesman Denies '200,000 Baht Per Day' Food Budget By Khaosod OnlineBANGKOK: -- The spokesman of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has refuted the allegation that Cabinet members are entitled to an excessive "200,000 baht per day" budget on daily food.The allegation was spread widely on the social network, fanned mostly by anti-government groups. These critics charged that Ms. Yingluck and other Ministers are treated to numerous luxurious meals each day at work.Some versions of the rumour also comes with a photo showing a wide array of food allegedly served at the Government House.Mr. Teerat Ratanasevi, Ms. Yingluck′s spokesman, responded by posting a photo of a humble noodle dish on Twitter, saying that it is the kind of cuisine he and other officials, Ms. Yingluck included, eat everyday at work."I tell the housekeeper at my office to buy food for me every lunch," Mr. Teerat said.He further explained that the Government House does have a special budget for the meals served in events that the government welcomed its dignitaries. However, he stressed that the special set of menu is not as extravagant as the ant-government critics have alleged.For example, he said, the government provided rice with fried chicken and black pepper, and some fruits, to representatives of the industrial sector who met with the Cabinet last month.Moreover, the Government House only pays for the Cabinet members′ food on days of Cabinet meetings, according to Mr. Teerat.As for the photo of luxurious meals forwarded by many anti-government critics, it appears that the photo in fact belongs to a menu of a certain restaurant, our correspondent reports. The photo has also been attached in separate rumours about Ms. Yingluck′s excessive meal budget in late 2011.Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNM056WXdPRGcwTlE9PQ==-- KHAOSOD English 2013-08-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted August 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodrules Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) No one...in other news, a large increase in alcohol taxes has been endorsed...see 'the other place' for further details Edited August 27, 2013 by Bodrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 even if they do get free meals when they are actually at work then on their salary they could easily pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moruya Posted August 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. Jatuporn Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. If it's free, Thai politicians. If it's something for nothing it's about the only time they don't allow waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoonman Posted August 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. it may start out at 200k per day but by the time it gets to the tables its 200b with the balance lining peoples pockets. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremifasol Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The food is cheap, is the booze that cost money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mosha Posted August 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. Yaowapa Wongsawat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thait Spot Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day.JatupornSent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Arisman for sure Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. My ex girlfriend. She was unbelievable she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Prices have shot up........ Place I used to go to a few times a year in BKK for Buffett Lunch was nice, last time was about 4 years ago - price 450 baht each, I phoned them this last week, but did not book after hearing the price 2,200 baht each !! Feel sure it the reporting again......... 200k just on food ? or is that the total costs, Chef, cooks, waiting staff etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Govt Spokesman Denies '200,000 Baht Per Day' Food Budget Oooooook So what is it then? Bt199,999 a day? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 i wonder who's the Thai version of Al3x Jon3s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. My ex girlfriend. She was unbelievable she was. She was keeping up with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I noticed the spokesman conveniently did not disclose what the real food budget is. After seeing the clock budget 200,000 is believable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Moreover, the Government House only pays for the Cabinet members′ food on days of Cabinet meetings, according to Mr. Teerat You know that whenever someone uses the word 'moreover' they are buttering you up and pulling the wool over your eyes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15Peter20 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Desperate mud-slinging in the hope something will stick in the minds of voters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Constantly claiming its not and showing they have such a complex that the public suspect otherwise, suggests it is in fact 200,000. They should have taken a basic course in psychology (or common sense for that matter). Just the showy nature and extravagant lives of these people tell us the truth. You can't hide behind your own mulberry boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15Peter20 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Constantly claiming its not and showing they have such a complex that the public suspect otherwise, suggests it is in fact 200,000. They should have taken a basic course in psychology (or common sense for that matter). Just the showy nature and extravagant lives of these people tell us the truth. You can't hide behind your own mulberry boots! So should we infer from your avatar of Jay and Silent Bob that you enjoy smoking pot and hanging around in malls? Just following your lead on 'what outward looks tell us'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsiii Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My goodness: will people go to jail for starting this nasty rumor on social media? It's as bad as suggesting there might be a coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Is this a case of their expenses claim limit is 200,000 Baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newermonkey Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't know if this is fact of fiction but look at the government house canteen its quite nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom6996 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. Who one earth could spend 70,000 Baht for a clock to hang above the door. It's all for show. Probably not even half eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom6996 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Is this a case of their expenses claim limit is 200,000 Baht? I don't know about you, but if my limit is 100 dollars a day I spend 100 dollars a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 ....eat street food and pocket the rest...... ...who is there to stop them.... ...people are murdered, threatened, pursued or arrested if they speak out.... ...their senate reform is unconstitutional.....but they are bent on passing it... ...they do as they please and say whatever they have to... ...does anyone expect these scum balls to ever admit wrongdoing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spare Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Are free meal taxable? Considered as income? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyPinkham Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who on earth could possibly eat 200K worth of food per day. It probably includes a massive tip to each of the cabinet members who eat the lunches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 So it's about equivalent to Charlerm's drinks allowance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The last thing we need is for our leaders to be dining at McDonalds. Come on, nice lunches is part of every business experience. This happens all over the world and is expected, No one is spending 200,000 baht a day for their family meal. Just politics and Facebook bitchin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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